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P386 MJN

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,193 mi
Last recorded178,193 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 MJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 178,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear seats folded down

various brake pipes corroding/ferrules

Fail 13 Oct 2010 178,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear seats folded down

centre rear seat belt clip damaged not effecting its use or safety

various brake pipes corroding/ferrules

Pass 10 Jul 2009 171,956 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 171,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 162,217 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 162,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 150,800 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

corrsion in variuos places underneth.

front and rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s/f tyre has a cut in it but not to cords.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 141,531 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror glass is broken

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Sintra?

Based on 31,621 MOT tests across 4,278 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,716
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,314
position lamp(s) not working 1,501
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P386 MJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Sintra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 98,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Sintra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P386 MJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Sintra typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Sintra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P386 MJN registered?

P386 MJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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